Hi all,
I have just purchased an AquaVogue 135 which arrives later this week.
Aquarium Model: AquaVogue 135
Dimensions: 42 x 80 x 50cm
Aquarium Volume: 135L
External Filter Flow Rate: 850L/Hr
Light Wattage: 44W LED
I have kept fish before but this time I would like to set up a planted tank. I don’t have a huge amount of time on my hands due to work so I would like to set up a low maintenance, fairly low cost tank. First question silly question is, does the set up purchased allow me to do this?
What substrate is recommended without spending a fortune on specialist substrate. If this is the best option, then I am happy to do so but I am curious to hear about what is best to use as a first timer in a low tech set up.
Which plants are best suited to this type of set up and with the lighting/filter I have?
Any other tips/learnings from people who were once in a similar position. I fly home for Xmas next week so realistically won’t be able to do much before then but it would be great to get some advice on what to start thinking about and planning so I can hit the ground running in the new year.
Apologies for all the questions, I am sure there will be many more.
Joe
I have just purchased an AquaVogue 135 which arrives later this week.
Aquarium Model: AquaVogue 135
Dimensions: 42 x 80 x 50cm
Aquarium Volume: 135L
External Filter Flow Rate: 850L/Hr
Light Wattage: 44W LED
I have kept fish before but this time I would like to set up a planted tank. I don’t have a huge amount of time on my hands due to work so I would like to set up a low maintenance, fairly low cost tank. First question silly question is, does the set up purchased allow me to do this?
What substrate is recommended without spending a fortune on specialist substrate. If this is the best option, then I am happy to do so but I am curious to hear about what is best to use as a first timer in a low tech set up.
Which plants are best suited to this type of set up and with the lighting/filter I have?
Any other tips/learnings from people who were once in a similar position. I fly home for Xmas next week so realistically won’t be able to do much before then but it would be great to get some advice on what to start thinking about and planning so I can hit the ground running in the new year.
Apologies for all the questions, I am sure there will be many more.
Joe